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Journal Entry:

What variables should go on the x and y axis of a graph? What must be included with axis labels?

Learning Intentions

• You will learn how to calculate mean using collected data.

• You will learn how to properly make a graph using given data

• You will learn how the parts of a graph that college board looks for.

• You will learn what standard deviation is, why scientists use it and how to calculate it.

• You will learn what standard error is, why scientists use it and how to calculate it.

• You will learn how to use standard deviation and standard error to analyze your pill bug lab.

Closing Task:

You can create a graph to represent data and perform statistical analysis on the data in the graph.

Content Standards being covered:

Science Practices

3.D  Make observations, or collect data from representations of laboratory setups or results.

4.A  Construct a graph, plot, or chart (X,Y; Log Y; Bar; Histogram; Line, Dual Y; Box and Whisker; Pie).

        a. Orientation b. Labeling c. d. Scaling e. Plotting  f. Type g. Trend line

4.B  Describe data from a table or graph, including

        a. Identifying specific data points. b. Describing trends and/or patterns in the data. c. Describing relationships between variables.

5.A  Perform mathematical calculations, including

 b. Means.

5.B  Use confidence intervals and/ or error bars (both determined using standard errors) to determine whether sample means are statistically different. 5.C  Perform chi-square hypothesis testing.

Habits of Mind/Life skills being covered:

• Persisting

• Listening with Understanding and Empathy

• Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision